It's surprising that he would 'lend his name' to such a venture. [=that he would allow his name to be associated with such a venture]
A growing amount of evidence 'lends weight/credence/credibility' to their theory. [=makes their theory seem true or correct]
A bit of grated carrot 'lends' some color to the dish. = A bit of grated carrot 'lends' the dish some color.
(..) not exactly Fort Knox. Right. Thank you. SIREN WAILS Oh... Need to get a job. Oh, dull. Listen, um... ..if you'd be able to lend me some... Sherlock, are you listening? I need to go to the bank. Yes, when you said we were going to the bank... DOOR BEEPS ELEVATOR PINGS Sherlock Holmes. PHONE RINGS (..)2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2